Age of Exploration Key Concepts

The video tutorial covers the Age of Exploration, focusing on the 5 W's and H: who was involved, what they did, where and when it happened, why it occurred, and how it was achieved. Key explorers like Columbus, Magellan, and Da Gama are highlighted, along with the motivations for exploration, such as the spice trade and new sea routes. The video also provides instructions for note-taking and vocabulary exercises.

What is the primary focus of the 5 W's framework discussed in the video?

• To analyze the impact of the Industrial Revolution

• To study the effects of World War II

• To explore the causes of the Renaissance

• To understand the key aspects of the Age of Exploration

Which two countries were leading in European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• France and England

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Belgium

Who among the following was an explorer from Portugal?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Da Gama

• John Cabot

What was the main goal of European countries during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To spread Christianity across the world

• To find a faster route to Asia for the spice trade

• To discover new continents

Which phrase best describes the geographical focus of the Age of Exploration?

• Asia or Bust

• Americas or Bust

• Europe or Bust

• Africa or Bust

In what year did Columbus first stumble upon the Americas?

• 1492

• 1565

• 1607

• 1421

What significant event occurred in 1619 during the Age of Exploration?

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• The founding of Jamestown

• The first shipment of slaves to Jamestown

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

What technological advancement made sea travel faster and safer during the Age of Exploration?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of the compass

• The creation of caravels

• The use of gunpowder

Which direction did Columbus sail in his attempt to reach Asia?

• West

• North

• South

• East

What was one of the reasons for the European countries' competition during the Age of Exploration?

• To gain wealth through the Asian spice trade

• To find new agricultural lands

• To establish trade routes with Africa

• To spread democracy